Child Care Cook

Love cooking? Love kids? Why not combine the two? Join the team at Rainbow's End Learning Center, a part of PathWays, where every meal helps fuel learning, laughter, and growing minds! We're looking for a caring, dependable Cook who enjoys preparing nutritious meals and being part of a fun, supportive childcare environment.

About the role

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with holidays off. As our Cook, you'll do more than prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks—you'll become an important part of each child's day. From serving healthy meals to sharing smiles during lunchtime, you'll help create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for children ages 6 weeks through school age.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, organizing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children and special program activities
• Following approved cycle menus and all health, safety, and nutrition regulations
• Accommodating children's special dietary needs and allergies
• Maintaining food inventory and submitting supply requests
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready
• Supporting classroom staff as needed, including providing break coverage
• Assisting with basic childcare needs when needed, including hygiene, dressing, and other daily routines
• Being a positive role model and interacting with children throughout the day
• Adapting to changing program needs, staffing, and enrollment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years (or 2,500 documented hours) working with children
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Ability to complete all required pre-employment clearances, including:
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance
  • FBI Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
  • Additional state/FBI clearances if required by residency history
• Health assessment and Mantoux tuberculin skin test upon hire (and every two years thereafter)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of cooking, food preparation, or nutrition experience

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move up to 30 pounds independently (heavier items with assistance)
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and move throughout the day
• Participate in active childcare, including running, climbing, reaching, lifting, and assisting children as needed
• Maintain the physical stamina needed in a fast-paced childcare environment

Benefits

• Paid Training
• PTO
• CPR Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• FREE EAP Services
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

Part-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with holidays off.